Blossoms Under Somewhere

No matter what anyone says, this movie isn't really about feminist rights; it's more about creating illusions and gaining an edge over others... I guess, I could say just plain cheating! And when you get caught, safest move is to shout "foul!"

Blossoms Under Somewhere doesn't aim to break new ground but feels like new in approach. Ching and Rachel are best friends at an elite girls' school, both making some extra cash by running an online used-underwear business for Hong Kong's fetish community. The main difference between them is that Rachel easily attracts boys and feels at ease around them, while Ching struggles with a stutter that makes socializing tough. Ching is confident behind a screen but finds real-life interactions challenging. Sticking to the coming-of-age theme, a young man comes between them, leading to misunderstandings and heartbreak before they eventually reconnect. Aside from a strict principal, there are no main adult characters in Blossoms, which gives Ching and Rachel a nearly judgment-free space to explore their identities on their own terms.

This film is a real breath of fresh air in both filmmaking and storytelling! Loved it.